7 healing juices and drinks to add to your diet and why

The irregular eating habits, late-night work hours, and stress—all these lifestyle habits often lead to severe health issues. And to fight these, the humble kitchen ingredients can be used in the simplest ways. Wondering how? In a recent post on Instagram, celebrity nutritionist Shweta Shah shared 7 healing juices and drinks that one can combine in daily diet habits. Her post reads, "From cholesterol to constipation—these simple, powerful drinks bring balance, relief & energy, one sip at a time." Scroll down to read the details.

Ingredients: 4 fresh amla and 1/2 glass water
Method: Blend amla with water, strain, and drink fresh in the morning.
Why: As per studies, amla supports constipation relief by increasing dietary fiber intake, enhancing gut motility, and reducing digestive inflammation, making it a valuable natural remedy for bowel regularity and digestive wellness.

Ingredients: 1 cucumber, 1 handful spinach, 5-6 mint leaves, and 1/2 lemon juice
Method: Blend all the ingredients with 1 cup water, strain and sip.
Why: It is said that the dietary nitrate content in spinach can also contribute to better vascular health by reducing arterial stiffness and blood pressure, indirectly benefiting cholesterol-related cardiovascular risk factors.

Ingredients: 4 curry leaves, 2 bael leaves, and 5 tulsi leaves
Method: Crush or blend the leaves with 1/2 glass water, strain, and drink fresh on an empty stomach.
Why: Curry leaves demonstrate significant blood sugar-lowering, insulin-secreting, and pancreatic protective effects in experimental diabetes models, supporting their potential as an antidiabetic herb needing further clinical validation.

Ingredients: 1 cucumber, 1 handful coriander leaves, 8 sprigs of celery, and a pinch of rock salt.
Method: Blend them well and drink fresh.
Why: Cucumber juice consumption supports blood pressure reduction through potassium-driven vasodilation, diuresis, and improved fluid balance, contributing to cardiovascular health especially in hypertensive individual.

Ingredients: 4-5 celery stalks, 1/2 cucumber, and 1/2 apple
Method: Blend them with a little water, strain, and drink on an empty stomach.
Why: As per study, celery helps improve lipid metabolism, reduce hepatic cholesterol biosynthesis, and promote bile acid excretion, making it effective in managing liver health and potentially fatty liver conditions.

Ingredients: 2 tbsp rice (red or kolam rice) and 2 cups water
Method: Cook till soft, strain, and drink the water.
Why: The study suggests that red rice has potential as a natural therapeutic ingredient to support gut health and manage inflammatory bowel conditions. This highlights the role of red rice in improving gut barrier function, reducing inflammation, and promoting intestinal healing, indicating its benefit for overall gut health.

Ingredients: 2 tbsp barley and 3 cups water
Method: Boil for 15-20 mins, strain,and sip it warm or cool throughout the day.
Why: As per PMC, barley is said to reduce stones by promoting urine output, and raising urinary pH, creating an environment less favorable for stone formation. Additionally, barley is rich in vitamin B6 and magnesium, which help break down calcium oxalate, a common component of kidney stones.

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Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is meant for general knowledge only and should not be taken as medical advice. Always talk to your doctor before starting any new routine.